Overall Benefits Coconut oil has an astounding number of beneficial properties and has been the subject of intense medical and scientific study. In fact, more than 2,000 peer-reviewed studies have been conducted on the health benefits of coconut oil1; the ones we’ve cited below are just a few of them. This shouldn’t come as any [...]
Each person’s body reacts differently to the nutrients we consume and use to fuel ourselves. Often, low-carb dieters who want to lead healthy lifestyles and promote long-term health look for the right balance; that begins with understanding what a carbohydrate is. Carbohydrates, or carbs, are macronutrients that our bodies convert to glucose. We use glucose [...]
This is a guest post by Louise Hendon, co-host of The Keto Summit and author of The Essential Keto Cookbook. The Christmas and New Year period can leave us all feeling... sluggish, tired and heavier than usual. That’s where the keto diet can help. It’s great for boosting your energy, getting rid of excess weight [...]
A Healthier Holiday! Running out of ideas or just looking for a little inspiration? We've got a ton of health-conscious gift ideas for your friends and family right here. We've rounded up a ton of great low carb food/snacks, kitchen essentials and quirky items anyone would love to receive. Whether you're looking for a friend [...]
Many people use low carb diets for weight loss but some debate whether a low carb diet plan is all that healthy for the mind. The brain is a powerful organ burning upwards of 300 calories a day, and it runs on carbs - glucose to be exact1. Glucose is the product of metabolized carbohydrates [...]
What is the Glycemic Index? The Glycemic Index was invented in the early 1980s specifically for Diabetes, a disease associated with problems controlling blood glucose. In the 21st century, Diabetes is a health epidemic, and when a person is diagnosed as a diabetic, it means that they secrete little or no insulin or their insulin is virtually [...]
Intermittent Fasting Myths That Need to be Debunked! We get a lot of questioning looks when we mention to our friends and family that we sometimes intermittently fast. The first of which is usually "so you just don't eat all day?!" What most people don't realize is that they probably fast every day of their lives [...]
Coconut oil is one of the most beneficial super foods in the world. It’s versatile, tastes great and is full of medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) that can have great effects on your health. Their size makes them very easily absorbed by the body. The most beneficial of the four types of MCTs found in coconut oil is [...]
